Indiana Administrative Code
Title 675 - FIRE PREVENTION AND BUILDING SAFETY COMMISSION
Article 15 - INDUSTRIALIZED BUILDING SYSTEMS
Rule 2 - Indiana Mobile Structures Code
Section 2-48 - Water connections and outlets

Universal Citation: 675 IN Admin Code 2-48

Current through March 20, 2024

Authority: IC 22-13-2-13

Affected: IC 22-12; IC 22-13; IC 22-14; IC 22-15

Sec. 48.

(a) Water Connection. Each mobile structure with a water distribution system shall be equipped with a three-fourths inch (3/4") threaded inlet connection. This connection shall be tagged or marked "fresh water connection". A matching cap or plug shall be provided to seal the water inlet when it is not in use, and shall be permanently attached to the mobile structure or water supply piping.

When a mobile structure includes expandable rooms or is composed of two (2) or more units, fittings or connectors designed for such purpose shall be provided to connect any water piping. When not connected, the water piping shall be protected by means of matching caps or plugs in accordance with section 675 IAC 15-2-87(b).

(b) Prohibited connections shall be as follows:

(1) The installation of potable water supply piping, fixture or appliance connections shall be made in a manner to preclude the possibility of backflow.

(2) No part of the water system shall be connected to any drainage or vent piping.

(c) Rim Outlets. The outlets of faucets, spouts, and similar devices shall be spaced at least one inch (1") above the flood level of the fixture.

(d) Appliance Connections. Water supplies connected to clothes washing or dish washing machines shall be protected by an approved or listed fixed air gap provided within the appliance by the manufacturer.

(e) Flushometer Valves or Manually Operated Flush Valves. An approved or listed vacuum breaker shall be installed and maintained in the water supply line on the discharge side of a toilet flushometer valve or manually operated flush valve. Vacuum breakers shall have a minimum clearance of six inches (6") above the flood level of the fixture to the critical level mark unless otherwise permitted in their approval.

(f) Flush Tanks. Toilet flush tanks shall be equipped with an approved anti-siphon ball cock which shall be installed and maintained with its outlet or critical level mark not less than one inch (1") above the full opening of the overflow pipe.

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